A car accident can be traumatic, affecting every area of your life. You can suddenly have costly medical bills, traumatic injuries, and a long recovery process. However, you may also be in a minor accident, such as a simple bumper kiss that doesn’t damage the car or hurt the people inside. The big question you…

Truck accidents are often devastating events that leave victims with injuries that cause significant disruptions to every aspect of their lives. Unlike typical car crashes, determining liability for a truck wreck often involves untangling a complex web of responsibility. Working with an experienced Oregon truck accident attorney can help you identify all potentially responsible parties…

Were you hurt in an accident on someone else’s property? The moments after an accident can feel overwhelming, but your actions during this critical time can significantly affect your ability to recover fair compensation. Working with an experienced premises liability accident lawyer can help you understand how property owners and their insurance carriers evaluate these…

Oregon’s brutal winters are known all over the country. With dropping temperatures, heavy winds, and frigid snow, the Beaver State gets its fair share of extreme weather conditions. But how can you prepare your truck for the winters to come? Preparing Your Truck for Oregon’s Extreme Winters Preparing your truck for Oregon’s extreme winters is…

In a recent five-year period, the state of Oregon estimates that there were over 26,000 crashes and nearly 200 fatalities caused by distracted driving statewide. Truck driver distractions are extremely dangerous, even more so when the driver is behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound vehicle like a commercial truck. Driving a commercial vehicle differs from…

Every day, thousands of commercial trucks travel through Oregon’s highways and city streets, from the bustling I-5 corridor to the winding roads of the Cascade Mountains. While most truck drivers operate their vehicles safely and professionally, driver fatigue remains one of the most serious threats to road safety. Data from the National Transportation Safety Board…

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of death in Portland and throughout Oregon. As the Oregon Health Authority reports, the number of fatal TBI cases surpassed 1,200 during one recent year, marking a 44 percent increase over the past decade. Even when a traumatic brain injury is not deadly, it can…

Portland is a bicycle-friendly city with nearly 400 miles of bikeways. Yet accidents involving bicycles and cars are inevitable. When bicycle accidents occur, cyclists are vulnerable to serious injuries because they have little protection when hit by a car or another vehicle. If you or someone you love has sustained bicycle accident injuries caused by…

Every year, about 25,000 people are arrested for drunk or drugged driving, the Oregon Department of Transportation says. Each year, 40% of all traffic deaths are a direct result of driving under the influence of alcohol or some other intoxicating substance. Oregon uses the term “DUII” (driving under the influence of intoxicants) to sum up…

If you’ve suffered injuries in a truck accident in Oregon, you may be eligible to pursue a personal injury claim and seek compensation. The monetary damages you can collect for a truck accident will depend on a number of factors, including the extent of your injuries, who was at fault for the crash, and the…